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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the natural disaster, which males survived?
(a) The aristocrats.
(b) The elder men.
(c) The male children.
(d) The male slaves.

2. What was the name of the author's first born daughter?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Maryann.

3. In the women's society, how is cultural growth achieved?
(a) Through cooperation.
(b) Through divine inspiration.
(c) Through competition.
(d) Through conquering new territories.

4. During their escape, what signal does Terry use to let his friends know he has found a secure footing?
(a) He tosses a stone up to his friends.
(b) He lights a match.
(c) He tugs on the rope three times.
(d) He hoots like an owl.

5. Based on the men's comments in Chapter 5, what do women believe is a problem where the men come from?
(a) Burglary.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Premature death.
(d) Famine.

6. What is Jeff's profession?
(a) Jeff is a photographer.
(b) Jeff is a professor.
(c) Jeff is a doctor.
(d) Jeff is not employed.

7. Where do the men see three figures in Chapter 2?
(a) In the river.
(b) Walking in a clearing.
(c) In a tree.
(d) Following behind them.

8. How many children does the Goddess of Motherhood bear?
(a) One.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

9. What movement are the author's works linked to by Ann J. Lane?
(a) The civil rights movement.
(b) The abolitionist movement
(c) The feminist movement.
(d) The environmental movement.

10. What food do the men pick from a tree?
(a) Apples.
(b) Sweet fleshy leaves.
(c) Berries.
(d) Nuts.

11. What does Terry NOT offer the women in the town center?
(a) A rhinestone circlet.
(b) A jewelled crown.
(c) A collection of gold coins.
(d) A scarf.

12. What are Vandyck, Terry and Jeff prepared to do if they find there are men in the all-female society?
(a) Defend themselves.
(b) Offer the men money.
(c) Return with a larger exploratory party.
(d) Run away.

13. How many women in America does Jeff say are working poor?
(a) Four million.
(b) Eleven million.
(c) Seven or eight million.
(d) Half a million.

14. What does Vandyck smell after the men are taken into custody in Chapter 2?
(a) Anaesthesia.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Perfume.

15. What surprises the explorers about the women in town?
(a) The women show no fear.
(b) The women are physically strong.
(c) The women are dressed like men.
(d) The women speak English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is characteristic of the village that the men see?

2. What does one woman show the men a sketch of?

3. Where did the author live with her second husband for twenty-two years?

4. How do the women react to the gifts Terry offers?

5. What concept are the women said to be unfamiliar with in Chapter 5?

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